H.R. 7028 was reported by committee and awaits a floor vote
To require the Secretary of State to submit a notification to Congress prior to obligating funds for certain art-related purchases, and for other purposes.
IntroducedJan 13, 2026
ReportedJan 21, 2026
Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
Law—
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Context
- Committees
- House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Policy area
- International Affairs: 94 of 4,008 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.3%)
- Sponsor
- 0 of 130 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in house · 481 words
- Subjects
- Art, artists, authorshipCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsDepartment of StateExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment buildings, facilities, and property +1 more
- Latest action
- Jan 21, 2026: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 1.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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